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Around a third of people (34%) were given a compliment, 20% have been given directions and 10% received an offer to pay for their food or drink.

Tessy Ojo, chief executive of the Diana Award, said: “It’s heartening to see that as a nation we’re kind and caring, but these new statistics also highlight there’s much more we can do to make us even kinder.

“That’s why we’re kick-starting a campaign of kindness on National Kindness Day in memory of Princess Diana.

“We’re encouraging everyone to do something kind for someone else and let us know about it.”

She added: “Diana, Princess of Wales is fondly remembered for her values of compassion, kindness and service to others, irrespective of their background.